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Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Filling the Water Heater
ACAUTION
Never usethiswater heater unlessit iscompletelyElledwith
water,To preventdamageto thetank, thetankmustbeElled
with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet
beforeturning"ON" gasto the water heater,
You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the
water heater. You must obey local codes and electric company
requirements when you install this wiring.
Ifyou are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or ifyou
have any doubt, even the slightest doubt, in your ability to con-
nect the wiring to this water heater, obtain the service of a com-
petent electrician or contact your local electric utility.
To fill the water heater with water:
Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to
the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of
the water heater.
• Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater.
NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open
when the water heater is in use.
• To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by
opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run
until a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the
water heater and the piping.
• Check allnew water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.
Wiring
USE WITH POWER CORD
AWARNING
WATER HEATERSEQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE VOLTAGE
ONLY:Thiswaterheaterisequippedfor 1101120voltsonly.DO
NOT USE THIS WATER HEATER WITH ANY VOLTAGE
OTHERTHAN THE ONE SHOWN ABOVE.Failuretousethe
correctvoltagecancauseproblemswhichcanresultinDEATH,
SERIOUSBODILY INJURYOR PROPERTYDAMAGE.If you
havenayquestionsor doubtsconsultyour electriccompany.
A CAUTION
If wiring from the fusebox or circuitbreaker boxwas alu-
minumfor the oldwater heater,replace it with copperwire.
If you wishto reuse the existing aluminum wire, havethe
connectionat the water heater made by a competent elec-
trician.Contacta localelectrical contractorand/orthe local
electricutility.
The water heater comes equipped with a 5 foot power cord
which can be used to connect to a 110/120 volt power source if,
(1) local codes allow, and (2) there is a three prong receptacle
available.
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CORD LENGTH
(Factorysupplied)
USE WITHOUT POWER CORD
If power cord cannot be used, then follow these wiring instruc-
tions.
1. Provide a way to easily shut off the electric power when work-
ing on the water heater. This could be with a circuit breaker
or fuse block in the entrance box or a separate disconnect
switch.
2. Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse or
circuit breaker box. This circuit must be the right size and
have its own fuse or circuit breaker.
You must provide all wiring, (1) to a receptacle or, (2) between
the water heater and junction box when the power cord is nor
used.
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Do notuseanextensioncord.Ifthereisnotasuitablerecepta-J
tie and/or localcodesprohibituseofa powercord,fieldwiringI
must beprovided, J
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GROUND SCREW
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